SafeWebSurfer

The Spyware concept is an internet jargon for Advertising Supported software. It is a technology that assists in gathering information about a person computer or organization computer without their knowledge. The spyware can be software that tracks usage and reports it to others, such as advertisers. Even though the name may indicate so, spyware is not illegal software in any way. But the way this information is handle by adware and spyware providers is beyond our control. Most of the cases the information is stored and sends without our consent.0

General information:

Malware Name:	SafeWebSurfer
Malware Type:	Spyware
Company Name:	SafeWebSurfer
Company URL:	http://safewebsurfer.com/
Threat Level:	Moderate Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

SafeWebSurfer finds adware and spyware in the system using a comprehensive database of definitions. The user can choose between scanning a drive or special directories. The targets scanned are: files, dll-s executables, other possible infected files, cookies, registries and processes. User can decide performing the tasks. He can choose the target drives and what kind of elements should be scanned. Receive frequent live updates using the integrated web updates downloader. In this way we are having always the last definitions against the newest spywares.

Spyware Description:

The Spyware concept is an internet jargon for Advertising Supported software. It is a technology that assists in gathering information about a person computer or organization computer without their knowledge. The spyware can be software that tracks usage and reports it to others, such as advertisers. Even though the name may indicate so, spyware is not illegal software in any way. But the way this information is handle by adware and spyware providers is beyond our control. Most of the cases the information is stored and sends without our consent.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Ability to scan systems -> Monitor activity -> Relay information to another computer or locations in cyber-space -> Negatively affect the performance and stability of the system0

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for SafeWebSurfer
	Search at Bing for SafeWebSurfer
	Search at Yahoo for SafeWebSurfer

Processes Running:

Safewebsurfer.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\SafeWebSurfer\skins\order_rollover.bmp	16854	Bitmap Image
C:\Program Files\SafeWebSurfer\skins\status_rollover.bmp	16854	Bitmap Image
C:\Program Files\SafeWebSurfer\skins\update.bmp	16854	Bitmap Image

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\SafeWebSurfer\backup
C:\Program Files\SafeWebSurfer\data

Registry information Created after Installation: